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Portuguese Localization

Portuguese Localization

To attract Portuguese customers and clients, you will have to familiarize yourself with the idea of Portuguese localization. Portuguese localization is the process of adapting the language, appearance, and functionality of a product or website for Portugal. Portuguese presents a variety of unique challenges to Portuguese localization professionals.

Portuguese Localization

To ensure a positive reception of your software, Web site, and documentation, it is a good idea to work with an experienced localization company. Your localization service provider should employ native Portuguese teams of localization specialists who understand how to anticipate and solve the myriad of potential Portuguese localization issues.

Some examples of localization issues:

Website Issues Localization Requirements
Color scheme Inoffensive colors for example
Date, time, currency formats Change to standard Portuguese formats
eCommerce payments Enable various payment methods such as bank transfers

 

Software Issues Localization Requirements
Time-to-market Translation memory tools help speed translation
High user expectations Testers should be Portuguese speakers

 

Documentation Issues Localization Requirements
Text length Accommodate possible text expansion/contraction
Printing Portuguese fonts Embed fonts in PDF file for printer

 


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